Synonyms for

Petal

Verb / ˈpetʌl / Another word for petal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a brightly colored, delicate, and often fragrant part of a flower, typically surrounding the reproductive organs

Synonyms & similar words

flowerpetal bloom blossom flower corolla perianth bloomet floret blossomlet floweret leaflet petiole stamen pistil blossoming blooming inflorescence floriation floweret

Example sentences

  1. The bee landed on the petal of the flower.
  2. The wind blew the petals off the rose.
  3. The flower had five petals.
  4. The petals were soft to the touch.
  5. The petal had a sweet fragrance.

Quotes

  • A rose's rarest essence lives in the thorn. - Rumi
  • Where flowers bloom, so does hope. - Lady Bird Johnson
  • If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden. - Frances Hodgson Burnett

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